The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss S Bains (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swangleys Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Knebworth Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knebworth Primary and Nursery School?
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knebworth Primary and Nursery School take?
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knebworth Primary and Nursery School?
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School is in Knebworth, SG3 6AA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knebworth Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Knebworth Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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